Canadiens Daily: Habs’ Options For Deadline, Caufield Extension

The Montreal Canadiens will have options at the next trade deadline.

A Cole Caufield extension shouldn’t be too far down the line.

That, Montreal Canadiens news and more in the latest MHN Canadiens Daily:

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The Montreal Canadiens continue to move out long-term contracts and acquire soon-to-be free agents, which will give some interesting options leading up to the trade deadline.

The Canadiens will likely not wait too long to sign Cole Caufield to an extension during this season, as the real threat of an offer sheet looms next summer.

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